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genericize

UK/dʒɪˈnɛɹ.ɪˌsaɪz/

genericize verb: to turn into a genericized trademark.

Verb

genericize (third-person singular simple present genericizes, present participle genericizing, simple past and past participle genericized)

  1. (transitive) To turn into a genericized trademark.
  2. (transitive, pharmacy) To make generics out of.
    • However, the loss of exclusivity of the drugs led the market more genericized, creating a competitive environment for new entrants. For instance, non-benzodiazepines and low dose sedating anti-depressants, still considered as a first line of medication for the insomnia, are facing stiff competition...2020, Insomnia therapeutics Market Analysis, Coherent Insights, Summary
  3. (transitive) To make more generic: to be usable in more contexts.
    Synonyms:
    generify
  4. (transitive) To make generic, i.e., bland.

Synonyms of genericize

Forms of genericize

third-person singular presentgenericizes
present participlegenericizing
past participlegenericized
pastgenericized
alternative formgenericise

Origin of genericize

From generic + -ize.

Words formed from genericize

Questions about genericize

What does genericize mean?
Genericize means to turn into a genericized trademark.
What part of speech is genericize?
Genericize is a verb.
How do you pronounce genericize?
Genericize is pronounced /dʒɪˈnɛɹ.ɪˌsaɪz/ (UK).
What is the past tense of genericize?
The past tense of genericize is genericized.

Words near genericize in the dictionary

  1. genericism
  2. genericities
  3. genericity
  4. genericization
  5. genericizations
  6. genericize
  7. genericized
  8. genericized trademark
  9. genericized trademarks
  10. genericizes
  11. genericizing

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